Player Story
Justin Rankin story
Justin Rankin built his college career from 2016 through 2018 as a running back from Oberlin, OH wearing No. 11, spending time with Kent State. The clearest part of Justin Rankin's career was his backfield work: 1,575 rushing yards, 348 carries, 10 rushing touchdowns, and 773 receiving yards across 34 career games in the available record. His largest box-score season came in 2017 with Kent State. Those numbers show where he fit, how often the ball or action found him, and how his role developed over time.
The value of the career arc is that it connects production to role, not just a name on a roster. His career also includes 1 passing yard, 773 receiving yards, and 5 tackles, giving the story more than a single-category snapshot. With 34 career games in the available record, his career has enough shape to show both opportunity and production across Kent State.
The arc is straightforward: Justin Rankin moved through the depth chart, found a larger role, and turned that opportunity into production that can be understood through standard football numbers.